Commencement 2024

We know that you have been working hard to reach this important milestone in your educational journey. Congratulations on arriving at the end of this chapter! It is a significant accomplishment, and we are so proud of you.

Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 4th, 2024.

All ceremonies will be held in the Psalm Center on the Corban campus. All students (undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral) will walk on Saturday in three separate ceremonies divided by school and department.

  • 9:00 a.m. – Hoff School of Business and School of Education
  • 12:00 p.m.– Department of Humanities and Department of Math & Sciences
  • 2:30 p.m. – School of Ministry and School of Social Sciences

Location

Psalm Center
Corban University
5000 Deer Park Dr. SE
Salem, Oregon 97317

Check-in Times

Graduates should check in 45 minutes before the start time for your ceremony. Times and locations will be announced closer to graduation.

Tickets

Each graduate will be given tickets at Grad Finale. Graduates do not need a ticket to walk in their ceremony. Tickets are not required for children under 2 years of age.

Special Accommodations Seating

Guests who need special accommodations during the ceremony for a disability or mobility challenges please reserve your seating here. Please make your reservation no later than April 1st. For any further questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@corban.edu or call (503) 375-7017.

Virtual Viewing / Livestream

All ceremonies will be livestreamed for friends and family who wish to watch the ceremony but are unable to attend. Links will be posted here on graduation day.

Getting Your Cap & Gown

Your cap, gown, and diploma cover are available at Grad Finale on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. in the Emitte Center (SC212). Caps, gowns, and cords will NOT be available for pick-up on the day of Commencement.

Rehearsal

Check-in time for graduates is 45 minutes prior to the ceremony. This is a tight timeline so please be on time. A brief time of instructions will be given following the check-in prior to the start of the ceremony.

  • Arrive with your cap and gown on.
  • Check in to pick up your name card and seating section assignment and be directed to the Commencement staging area.
  • Eat before you come. No food will be available at Commencement.
  • Leave personal items with a family member. There is no storage for personal belongings at the event.

Graduates: Click here for more information about the day of graduation, including what to expect during the ceremony and how to wear your regalia.

Diplomas

You will not receive your diploma at graduation. Diplomas will be mailed to graduates 6-8 weeks after Commencement if all degree requirements have been fulfilled and there is no outstanding financial obligation to the University. August and December grads should have already received diplomas in the mail.

Photographs

GradImages is the official photographer for our Commencement and will be taking individual photos of each graduate. Proofs will be sent by email 3-5 days after graduation. Pictures can be ordered online, by phone, or by mail.

GradImages can be contacted at 800-261-2576 (US) or 850-907-2740 (international) or via e-mail through their website.

Registering with GradImages provides them with the information they need to deliver your graduation proofs to you in a timely manner. Giving them an accurate mailing address and email address will allow them to get your proofs to you on the first try. You may pre-register for this event by going to: https://www.gradimages.com/Preregistration and clicking on the pre-event registration link. Type in: “Corban University” for event and fill in the blanks. By pre-registering, you can receive a coupon code for 20% off.

Ordering Graduation Announcements and Class Rings

Graduation announcements and class rings can be ordered online directly from Jostens at www.jostens.com.

Questions?

Come by the Registrar’s Office, email registrar@corban.edu, or call (503) 375-7017.